I had my housewarming party tonight, with my co-workers and former co-workers stopping by to take a look at the place. I think it went well. At the very least , I had 7 out of 8 possible attendees, which definitely beats the 1 out of 11 that made me swear off throwing parties a few years ago.
We even got the teatotaller to try some red wine, which she said wasn't bad though it clearly wasn't to her taste. I am laughing at everyone eating the cherries and apricots off my fruit trays and leaving the carambola slices, though.